FR 230 - The Art of the Flaneur:Paris in Literature,Art and Film

Institution:

Wagner College

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Description:

One unit. In this course, we will study how Paris has been represented in art, literature and fi lm. Paris is a mythic space in the French imagination: a place of creation, of intellectual engagement, of artistic expression, of romance, of dreams, of elegance and of style. We will go in search of this mythic Paris in books, in art galleries, in cinemas, in museums and in the streets themselves. We will fi rstly trace the history of the city through its Roman origins to its place as the head of a highly-centralized state, pausing to refl ect upon major historical, social and cultural developments. We will then read a selection of literary representations of the city, we will view fi lmic representations of the city and we will also explore artistic representations of the city through visits to art galleries and museums. Prerequisites: FR 117 or permission of instructor. Offered as required.

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wagner.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 390-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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